Nanonets charges per block run and requires workflow setup for every extraction. Lido gives you flat monthly pricing, a spreadsheet-first interface, and AI extraction that works out of the box.
Drop any invoice, bank statement, receipt, or report below and see structured spreadsheet data in seconds.
The best alternative to Nanonets is Lido, a cloud-based AI spreadsheet that extracts structured data from any document with simple flat pricing. Unlike Nanonets' per-block billing model — where each operation costs $0.02 to $0.30 and costs scale unpredictably with workflow complexity — Lido charges $29/month for 100 pages with every feature included. Upload invoices, bank statements, receipts, or any document, and get organized data directly in Excel or Google Sheets. No workflow builder, no API setup, no per-block surprises. Lido starts with 50 free pages to try.
Side-by-side comparison for document data extraction.
| Feature | Nanonets | Lido |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per block run ($0.02–$0.30) | Flat $29/mo for 100 pages |
| Interface | Workflow builder + API | Spreadsheet (drag & drop) |
| AI extraction | Yes — workflow blocks | Yes — automatic, no setup |
| Template setup | Workflow configuration required | Not required |
| Output format | JSON/API/integrations | Excel, Google Sheets, CSV, JSON |
| Batch processing | Via workflows | Drag & drop hundreds at once |
| Google Sheets integration | Via Zapier/API | Native — direct export |
| Technical skills needed | Workflow builder & API knowledge | None — spreadsheet interface |
| Free tier | $200 in credits (expire) | 50 pages/month (permanent) |
| Security | SOC 2, HIPAA (enterprise) | SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, AES-256 |
Three reasons teams move from Nanonets to Lido.
Nanonets charges per block run — simple operations cost $0.02, but AI extraction blocks cost $0.30 each. A multi-step workflow processing 100 invoices can run up costs fast with no clear ceiling. Lido charges a flat $29/month for 100 pages. Every feature included. No per-operation billing, no usage anxiety, no surprise invoices at month-end.
Nanonets is built for developers — you configure workflows with blocks, connect APIs, and pipe data through integrations. Lido is built for business users who want data in a spreadsheet. Upload documents, AI extracts the data, and you download an Excel file or sync to Google Sheets. No workflow builder to learn, no API keys to manage, no Zapier connectors to maintain.
With Nanonets, you build a workflow before extracting your first document — choose blocks, configure extraction rules, set up output destinations. With Lido, you upload a document and get structured data back immediately. The AI figures out what to extract from context. No setup, no configuration, no workflow design. Drop files in, get spreadsheet data out.
No workflows. No block pricing. No technical setup.
Drag and drop invoices, bank statements, receipts, or any document. Upload one file or hundreds. The AI handles PDFs, scanned pages, images, and photos from any source.
The AI reads each document and identifies tables, headers, line items, dates, amounts, and totals by context. No workflow blocks to configure, no extraction rules to define.
Get structured data in Excel, Google Sheets, CSV, or JSON. Every field lands in the right column. Use AI columns for custom extraction rules in plain English.
Flat monthly rates. No per-block billing. Start free with 50 pages.
Lido is the best alternative to Nanonets for teams that want simple, predictable pricing and spreadsheet-first document extraction. Unlike Nanonets' per-block billing model where costs vary by operation type, Lido charges a flat monthly rate starting at $29/month for 100 pages. Lido outputs extracted data directly into Excel or Google Sheets — no API integration or workflow builder required. It runs in the browser, processes documents in bulk, and uses AI to extract data from any document layout.
Nanonets is a developer-oriented workflow automation platform that charges per block run, with prices ranging from $0.02 to $0.30 per operation depending on complexity. Lido is a spreadsheet-first tool with flat monthly pricing. The key differences: Lido uses simple per-page pricing (not per-block), outputs directly to Google Sheets and Excel (no API setup), processes documents in a drag-and-drop interface (no workflow builder), and includes all AI extraction features in every plan.
Lido's pricing is simpler and more predictable than Nanonets. Nanonets charges per block run at $0.02 to $0.30 per operation, and complex AI extraction tasks cost $0.30 each — processing 100 invoices with multiple extraction steps can cost $60 or more. Lido charges $29/month flat for 100 pages with all features included. For teams processing high volumes, Lido's Scale plan at $7,000/year includes 42,000 pages. Lido also includes a free tier with 50 pages per month — no credits that expire.
Yes. Lido handles the same document types as Nanonets — invoices, receipts, purchase orders, bank statements, and more. Both use AI to extract data without templates. The difference is workflow: Nanonets requires you to build extraction workflows with blocks and connectors, while Lido lets you drag and drop documents into a spreadsheet interface and get structured data back immediately. For teams that want invoice data in Excel or Google Sheets without building automation pipelines, Lido is a faster path.
No. Nanonets is built for developers and automation engineers — it uses a workflow builder with blocks, API integrations, and webhooks. Lido is built for business users who want extracted data in a spreadsheet. You upload documents, the AI extracts data, and you download an Excel file or sync to Google Sheets. No API keys, no workflow configuration, no coding. If you can use a spreadsheet, you can use Lido.
50 free pages. All features included. No credit card required.